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Samsung SCH A850 user manual

SCH-a850 Series

PORTABLE Dual-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
ZD14.03_CB_a850_042406_D10
Intellectual Property
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center: 1301 E. Lookout Drive 1000 Klein Street Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
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2006 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America , Inc. and its related entities.
CDMA T echnology is licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4,901,307; 5,056,109; 5,099,204; 5,101,501; 5,103,459; 5,107,225; 5,109,390.
GH68-08581A
T9 T ext Input is licensed by T egic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .................................9
Understanding this User Manual .....................................10
Charging the Battery ......................................................11
Activating Your Phone ....................................................12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............17
Features of Your Phone ..................................................18
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................19
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................21
Command Keys ..............................................................23
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................26
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................30
Section 3: Call Functions .................................35
Making a Call .................................................................36
Answering a Call ............................................................41
Calls ..............................................................................46
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................51
Menu Navigation ............................................................52
Menu Shortcuts ..............................................................52
Navigation Key Shortcuts ...............................................53
Navigate Using a Shortcut ..............................................53
Menu Outline .................................................................54
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................63
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................64
Using T9® Mode ............................................................65
Entering Upper and Lower Case .....................................66
Entering Symbols ...........................................................67
Entering Numbers ..........................................................68
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Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........71
Contacts .........................................................................72
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................73
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................75
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................79
Editing an Existing Contacts Entry ...................................79
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Saving a Number After a Call ..........................................86
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................88
Finding My Phone Number .............................................88
Memory ..........................................................................89
Section 7: @metro ...........................................91
Accessing @metro .........................................................92
Section 8: Messaging ......................................97
Types of Messages .........................................................98
Create and Send Text Messages .....................................98
Receive Text Messages ................................................100
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ......................101
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode .....................104
Handwritten Picture Messages .....................................107
Message Folders ..........................................................108
Message Settings .........................................................113
Erase Messages ...........................................................117
Section 9: Mobile Web ...................................119
Mobile Web ..................................................................120
Launching Mobile Web .................................................120
Using Mobile Web .........................................................121
Using Links ..................................................................121
How Mobile Web Keys Work .........................................122
Section 10: Gallery .........................................123
Accessing Your Gallery .................................................124
Using Image Gallery ......................................................124
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Using Melody Gallery ....................................................126
Using Animelody Gallery ...............................................127
Section 11: Camera ....................................... 129
Taking Pictures ............................................................130
Saving Pictures ............................................................140
The Picture Gallery .......................................................140
Camera Settings ..........................................................142
Point, Click, and Send a Picture ....................................147
Section 12: Tools ...........................................149
Voice Recognition .........................................................150
Today ...........................................................................160
Scheduler ....................................................................162
Jump To Date ..............................................................163
To Do List ....................................................................163
Memo Pad ...................................................................165
Count Down .................................................................167
Alarm Clock .................................................................169
World Time ..................................................................171
Calculator ....................................................................172
Section 13: Setup ..........................................175
Location Setting ...........................................................176
Display Settings ...........................................................176
Sounds Settings ...........................................................183
Network Settings ..........................................................187
Security Settings ..........................................................188
Call Options ..................................................................195
Shortcut Setting ...........................................................199
Language Setting .........................................................200
Clock Set .....................................................................200
Version Information ......................................................201
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...203
Health and Safety Information ......................................204
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UL Certified Travel Adapter ...........................................206
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................207
Road Safety ..................................................................216
Operating Environment .................................................219
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........219
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................222
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Emergency Calls ...........................................................223
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................224
Other Important Safety Information ...............................225
Product Performance ....................................................225
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................227
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................227
Battery Precautions ......................................................228
Care and Maintenance ..................................................230
Section 15: Warranty Information .................233
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................234
Index ...............................................................241
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Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Charging the Battery
• Activating Your Phone
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Understanding this User Manual

The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference t o most featur es be gins on page 241.
Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 203.

Notes and tips

Throughout this guide there is text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important
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information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature,
menu, or sub menu.
• Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
• Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone.
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Charging the Battery

Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li­Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved char ging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Use the Travel Adapter

The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Important: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/accessory connector at the bottom end of your phone.
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Important: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from
the phone during charging to avoid damage.
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Low battery indicator

The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right co rner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
• Four bars ( ) indicate a full charge.
• An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.
• A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding
indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone.
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the phone will shut down.
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Activating Your Phone

Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports.

Install the Battery

Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. You can use your phone while the battery is charging.
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1. Insert the bottom
end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone.
2. Press the top end of the battery down into the phone until you hear it snap into place.
Remove the Battery
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
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2. Slide the battery release latch (1) toward the top end of the phone and hold.
3. Lift the battery (2) up and away from the phone, top end first.
Activating Your Phone
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Turn Your Phone On

1. Open the folder on your phone,as
shown.
2. Press the key.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting
device, do not touch the antenna while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
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3. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
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4. Once the phone finds a signal, the
time, date, and day appear in the bottom of the display.
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No
Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.

Turn Your Phone Off

䡲 Press and hold the key for two or more seconds.
Your phone powers off.
END
Press
Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally.
END
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice Mail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice
messages in your voice mail box.
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1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number to dial voice mail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new us er tutorial to se tup your mail box.

Listen to voice mail

1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your
own mobile number to dial voice mail. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting.
2. You are prompted to enter your password.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Phone’s Modes
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that will be displayed when the phone is in use.
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Features of Your Phone

• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service
(available on participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• PIM Functions
• MMS Messaging
• Txt Messaging
• Handwritten Messaging
• E-mail Messaging
• Built-in Digital Camera
• Voice Dial
• Speakerphone
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Closed View of Your Phone

1. Headset Jack
2. Camera Lens
3. Volume Keys
4. Front LCD
Closed View of Your Phone
5. Antenna
6. Activity LED
7. Camera Key
8. Speaker Mode Key
9. Power/Accessory Connector

Features

1. Headset Jack — Lets you plug in an optional headset
for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
2. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
3. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the master volume in
standby mode (with the folder open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
4. Front LCD — Displays time, date, and phone status icons.
5. Antenna — Exchanges voice and data signals with the network.
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6. Activity LED — Serves the following functions:
䢇 Flashes red t o indicate an incoming call or message 䢇 Flashes green bri efly when your phone is in service. 䢇 Lights red when you power the phone on. 䢇 Lights red continuously when travel adapter is connected. 䢇 Lights green co ntinuously wh en travel adapter is connected
and phone is fully charged.
7. Camera Key — Launches the Camera feature of your phone.
8. Speaker Mode Key — Enables and disables speaker phone mode.
9. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
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Open View of Your Phone

1. Receiver
2. Main LCD
3. Navigation Key
4. Left Soft Key
5. Volume Keys
6. Send Key
7. Clear Key
8. Camera Key
Open View of Your Phone
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18. OK Key
17. Right Soft Key
16. Camera Key
15. End Key
14. Speakerphone Key
13. Alpha-numeric Keys
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9. Special Function Keys
10. Power Accessory Connector

Features

1. Receiver — Lets you hear the other caller.
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12. Voice Recognition Key
11. Microphone
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2. Main LCD — Indicates the status of your phone,
including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on.
3. Navigation Keys — In Menu mode, let you scroll through the phone menu options. In Idle mode, let you access preset functions and one user-defined function.
4. Left Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom left corner of the Main LCD.
5. Volume Keys — In Idle mode, lets you adjust the ringer volume or lets you select a vibrate mode. During a call, lets you adjust the Receiver volume.
6. Send Key — Lets you place or receive a call . In sta n db y mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.
7. Clear Key — Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
8. Camera Key — Lets you launch the camera and take pictures.
9. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Performs various functions.
10.Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
11.Microphone — Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
12.Voice Recognition Key — Launches VoiceSignal options.

Command Keys

13.Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter
numbers, letters, and characters.
14.Speakerphone Key — Enables and disables speakerphone mode.
15.End Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to mute the ringer and send the call to voicemail.
16.Camera Key — Lets you launch the camera and take pictures.
17.Right Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the choice indicated at the bottom right corner of the Main LCD.
18.OK Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.
Command Keys
Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft keys, the left soft key and the right soft key .

Left Soft Key

Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ) to open
the main menu.
• When the left soft key function is Options, press the Options
(left) soft key ( ) and a pop-up menu appears.
• When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft
key ( ) to edit a Contact.
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Right Soft Key

Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the CONTACTS (righ t) soft key ( ) to
open the Contacts list.
• When the right soft key function is Back, press the Back (right)
soft key ( ) to back up one menu level.

OK Key

• In a menu, press the OK key ( ) to accept the highlighted
selection.
• In camera mode, press the OK key ( ) to take a photo or to
create a Pic. message.
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• When the OK key function is Edit, press the Edit (OK) key ( )
to edit a Draft message.

Clear Key

The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use the
CLR
key to return to a previous menu or to return to
standby mode from any menu.
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1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to
2. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .
3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to standby mode, press and hold until
CLR
backspace (and delete) the character.
CLR
you return to standby mode.
OK
CLR
CLR
CLR

End Key

1. Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone.
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END
Command Keys
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or
END
END
to cancel the last input.

Send Key

The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, re cei ved, or missed.
1. Press once to answer calls.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
recent calls to and from your phone.
SEND
number.
SEND
switch back to the other call.
SEND

Navigation Key

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Use the directional keys on the navigation key to
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browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.

Speakerphone Key

Use the speakerphone key ( ) — located on the right side of your phone — to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call. Use the volume keys — located on the left side of your phone — to adjust the volume. Press the speakerphone key to enable and disable the speakerphone option.
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Camera Keys

Use either of the camera keys ( ) — located on the keypad and on the right side of your phone — to activate the camera built into your phone and to take pictures.

Understanding the Display Screen

The top line of your phone’s display contains icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. The following list contains icons that may appear in your display.

Display Screen Icons

Signal strength — Always appears when your phone is
on and indicates the current signal strength. More lines indicate higher signal strength.
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Service indicator — Indicates a call in progress. When
dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects. No service indicator — Indicates your phone cannot find
a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or mo ve into an open area to try and find a signal. The no service indicator always appears when you turn on your phone and disappears once service is located.
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Roam — Roaming occurs when you use your phone
outside your home area. While roaming, a wireless provider other than yours handles your call, so the service rate for the call may be higher than those made within your home area. Please refer to information from your Wireless Provider on roaming rates.
New Message — Indicates that you’ve received a new text, page, or web alert message. You’re also notified by a visual and audible alert.
Voice Mail — Indicates that you’ve received a new voice mail.
1X Protocol — Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol.
IS95-2G Protocol — Indicates your phone is using the IS95-2G protocol. This protocol is not capable of high speed data.
Battery strength — Indicates the battery charge level. The more black bars, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a flashing empty battery icon displays and the phone sounds an audible alert, which indicates your phone is about to shut down.
Alarm clock — The alarm clock is set. GPS (911 only) — Your phone passes Global P ositioning
Service (GPS) location data only during 911 calls. GPS (Location On) — Your phone passes GPS location
data during all calls. Vibrate — The ringer has been set to Vibrate using the
volume key on the side of the phone. When you receive a call, the phone vibrates but does not ring.
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Vibrate plus Ring — The ringer has been set to Vibrate+Ring using the volume key on the side of the
phone. When you receive a call, the phone vibrates and rings.
Ring — The ringer has been set to Level 1 – 5 or 1 Beep using the volume key on the side of the phone. When you receive a call, the phone rings.
Ringer Silent — The ringer has been set to Silent using the volume key on the side of the phone.
Silent mode — Indicates your phone is in silent mode. Ringer is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming messages. The phone alerts you of incoming calls, alerts, and messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED.

Dialogue Boxes

Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.
• Choice
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䢇 Example: “Save to draft ?”
• Reconfirm
䢇 Example: “Erase all inbox msgs?”
• Performing
䢇 Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
• Completed
䢇 Example: “Message Saved”
• Information
䢇 Example: “New Mes sage”
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• Error
䢇 Example: “Syst em Err or!”
• Warning
䢇 Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”

Backlights

Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu.
Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after five seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See “Backlight” on page 179 for more information.

External Display

Your phone has an external display on the outside of the folder. When you close the phone, the external display shows a digital clock.
Icons that appear in the external display indicate the following:
• Incoming calls and messages
• Alarms and alerts
• Battery charge level
• Signal strength
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Your Phone’s Modes

Call Answer Mode

You can select how you wish to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ), then press (for Setup), (for Call Options), and
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for Call Answer. The following call answer options
appear in the display:
䢇 Send Key — Only pressing answers a call. 䢇 Folder Open — Opening the phone’s folder or pressing
answers a call.
䢇 Any Key — Pressing any key except the key or key
answers a call.
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering
OK
calls.

Input mode

Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Option (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode
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from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, ABC, Symbol, 123, and Canned. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information.)
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SEND
mno
END
SEND
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the key until the phone beeps.
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